Ingra
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Ingra is a character from CrossGen Entertainment's Sigilverse
. She appeared in a several series, mostly The First
. She was shown as a dominating female, usually wearing revealing outfits.
Ingra came into direct contact with at least two other CrossGen comics: Mystic
and Meridian
.
described her as follows
She prefers to wear red though she changes her costume to suit the occasion or to fit with her plans.
Ingra's powers are immense. Her powers of perception allowed her to detect the Sigil-Bearers
when they appeared on many distant worlds and she rapidly dispatched members of House Sinister to convert some of these Sigil-Bearers to her side (examples: Mai Shen
was sent to monitor Ethan
and Rho Rhustane was sent to monitor Ilahn of Cadador
). Ingra is also capable of casting spells more powerful than anyone else in House Sinister. These spells often take the form of mind-control or a Geas
. She used this power to control other gods, including her own daughter, Persha
. Her spells also allow her to pull energy from other gods and sigil-bearers (if they allow it) and this gives her even more power on special occasions. She was also able to cast a spell of transformation on Animora (making her look hideous) and a spell of banishment, preventing her from returning to Elysia
.
When she is angry Ingra is surrounded by a nimbus
of blazing red energy. She alone of the First went up against a Sigil-Bearer and defeated her (this was Giselle Villard
of Mystic
). But she did not kill Giselle, indeed, she helped her by removing Animora's hold over Giselle.
Ingra took many lovers (Darrow, Braag, and others unnamed) but her one true love was Pyrem
. For Pyrem she produced one child, their daughter, named Persha.
After The First split into warring factions and then into two houses (House Dexter and House Sinister), Ingra soon assumed control over House Sinister, displacing Orium and dominating Gannish. Gifted with amazing sensitivity, Ingra rapidly learned of the various Sigilbearers and sent lesser members of House Sinister to observe and hopefully, control these special people on many different worlds.
Ingra was removed from her position of power in episode 18 after she was betrayed by Seahn
and Braag and imprisoned by one of the First, a spider-like character named Ervulsh. She was rescued by Pyrem (at Persha's instigation) and returned with him to live on the Dexter side of their world. Once on the Dexter side, Ingra started some plot while pretending to be weak and helpless. In episode #30, Ingra is seen contacting six different Sigil-Bearers
, three men, and three women. She then draws upon their power as they willingly give energy to her. One of these Sigil-Bearers is named Reka and she seems to have the power of clairvoyance
. Later (in #35) we see Ingra inciting a group of empowered mortals, commanded by a blue-skinned sigil-bearer. Her last line is, "Follow me up to heaven and glory! Come, fight and Elisia will be ours!"
The exact details of Ingra's plot remain unknown as the CrossGen company went bankrupt and the series came to a halt.
Sigilverse
The Sigilverse, also known as the CrossGen Universe, is a fictional shared universe which served as a setting for most titles published by CrossGen Comics. Except for El Cazador, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and a handful of flashbacks, all CrossGen Universe titles are set in the future...
. She appeared in a several series, mostly The First
The First (comics)
The First are a group of fictional gods who appear in a self-titled comic as well as other various comic books published by CrossGen. Styled after the Greek gods in many ways, the First represent very powerful, nearly immortal beings, who are each based on a certain emotion.The full powers of The...
. She was shown as a dominating female, usually wearing revealing outfits.
Ingra came into direct contact with at least two other CrossGen comics: Mystic
Mystic (comics)
Mystic is a comic book that was published by the since-defunct, Florida-based CrossGen Comics. Created by writer Ron Marz and artists Brandon Peterson and John Dell, it was one of five flagship titles in the company's Sigilverse shared universe...
and Meridian
Meridian (comics)
Meridian was a comic book series published by CrossGen Comics. It was written by Barbara Kesel, and penciled by a number of artists including Joshua Middleton and Steve McNiven. Meridian ran for 44 issues, from July of 2000 to April of 2004....
.
Fictional character biography
Ingra was one of the seven key powers among The First, self-styled gods of their galaxy. She was intended to be the personification of anger but passion might be a better word. One of her lovers, DarrowDarrow (Mystic)
Darrow is a character from CrossGen Entertainment's Sigilverse. He appeared in the Mystic series as first a friend, then an enemy of the heroine Giselle Villard. Darrow is one of the self-styled gods called The First, he was sent to seduce the only Sigil-Bearer on the planet of Ciress...
described her as follows
She's called the seething beauty, passions close beneath the surface, quick to love, quicker to anger. (Mystic #12)
She prefers to wear red though she changes her costume to suit the occasion or to fit with her plans.
Ingra's powers are immense. Her powers of perception allowed her to detect the Sigil-Bearers
Sigil-Bearers
The Sigil-Bearers are characters in CrossGen Comics' fictional universe, the Sigilverse. The metaplot strung across all of CrossGen's titles centered on the Sigil-Bearers, and many of the titles' main characters were Sigil-Bearers, especially in the company's early days.-Overview:The Sigil is a...
when they appeared on many distant worlds and she rapidly dispatched members of House Sinister to convert some of these Sigil-Bearers to her side (examples: Mai Shen
Mai Shen
Mai Shen is a character from CrossGen Entertainment's Sigilverse. She appeared in Scion as a major enemy of the hero Prince Ethan. Mai Shen is one of the self-styled gods called The First; she is sent to monitor the Ethan, the Sigil-Bearer...
was sent to monitor Ethan
Ethan (comics)
Ethan is a character created for the CrossGen universe. One of the five original sigil-bearing characters introduced by way of CrossGen's first four flagship titles ...
and Rho Rhustane was sent to monitor Ilahn of Cadador
Ilahn of Cadador
Ilahn of Cadador is a fictional character, the former Minister of the floating-island city-state of Cadador on the planet Demetria, in the Sigilverse of the comic book series Meridian, published by Crossgen Comics.Sigil Location: Throat...
). Ingra is also capable of casting spells more powerful than anyone else in House Sinister. These spells often take the form of mind-control or a Geas
Geas
In Irish mythology and folklore, a geis is an idiosyncratic taboo, whether of obligation or prohibition, similar to being under a vow or spell. The Scottish Gaelic spelling "geas" is also seen....
. She used this power to control other gods, including her own daughter, Persha
Persha
Persha is a character from CrossGen Entertainment's Sigilverse. She appeared in The First as one of the main characters, though more of an observer than an active participant. Persha was not one of the original gods but instead was the child of two of the gods: Pyrem and Ingra...
. Her spells also allow her to pull energy from other gods and sigil-bearers (if they allow it) and this gives her even more power on special occasions. She was also able to cast a spell of transformation on Animora (making her look hideous) and a spell of banishment, preventing her from returning to Elysia
Elysia
Elysia may signify:*Elysia , a deathcore band*Elysia , a genus of gastropods*Elysium, a section of the underworld containing the Elysian Fields*Elysia, pure heart.*Elysia, a gas giant in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption....
.
When she is angry Ingra is surrounded by a nimbus
Nimbus
-General meanings:* Nimbus cloud, a cloud that produces precipitation* Halo , light or mist from an object* Halo , the disk or ring around the head of a sacred figure-Specific meanings:* Nimbus , A video game...
of blazing red energy. She alone of the First went up against a Sigil-Bearer and defeated her (this was Giselle Villard
Giselle Villard
Giselle Villard is the main character in the American comic book Mystic, published by CrossGen Entertainment. She is one of the many Sigil-Bearers seen throughout the CrossGen Comics.-Fictional character biography:...
of Mystic
Mystic (comics)
Mystic is a comic book that was published by the since-defunct, Florida-based CrossGen Comics. Created by writer Ron Marz and artists Brandon Peterson and John Dell, it was one of five flagship titles in the company's Sigilverse shared universe...
). But she did not kill Giselle, indeed, she helped her by removing Animora's hold over Giselle.
Ingra took many lovers (Darrow, Braag, and others unnamed) but her one true love was Pyrem
Pyrem
Pyrem is a character from CrossGen Entertainment's Sigilverse. He appeared almost entirely in The First. He appears to be a perfect superman wearing yellow and grey.-Character details:...
. For Pyrem she produced one child, their daughter, named Persha.
After The First split into warring factions and then into two houses (House Dexter and House Sinister), Ingra soon assumed control over House Sinister, displacing Orium and dominating Gannish. Gifted with amazing sensitivity, Ingra rapidly learned of the various Sigilbearers and sent lesser members of House Sinister to observe and hopefully, control these special people on many different worlds.
Ingra was removed from her position of power in episode 18 after she was betrayed by Seahn
Seahn
Seahn is a character from CrossGen Entertainment's Sigilverse. He appeared in The First as one of the main characters. Seahn was not one of the original gods but instead was the child of two of the gods: Tulity and Braag; as a result he were called Secundae.-Character Details:Seahn is the...
and Braag and imprisoned by one of the First, a spider-like character named Ervulsh. She was rescued by Pyrem (at Persha's instigation) and returned with him to live on the Dexter side of their world. Once on the Dexter side, Ingra started some plot while pretending to be weak and helpless. In episode #30, Ingra is seen contacting six different Sigil-Bearers
Sigil-Bearers
The Sigil-Bearers are characters in CrossGen Comics' fictional universe, the Sigilverse. The metaplot strung across all of CrossGen's titles centered on the Sigil-Bearers, and many of the titles' main characters were Sigil-Bearers, especially in the company's early days.-Overview:The Sigil is a...
, three men, and three women. She then draws upon their power as they willingly give energy to her. One of these Sigil-Bearers is named Reka and she seems to have the power of clairvoyance
Clairvoyance
The term clairvoyance is used to refer to the ability to gain information about an object, person, location or physical event through means other than the known human senses, a form of extra-sensory perception...
. Later (in #35) we see Ingra inciting a group of empowered mortals, commanded by a blue-skinned sigil-bearer. Her last line is, "Follow me up to heaven and glory! Come, fight and Elisia will be ours!"
The exact details of Ingra's plot remain unknown as the CrossGen company went bankrupt and the series came to a halt.